… in this pattern…which room would you choose and why? I would choose my dining room; chevron is a funky but classic pattern that I think would be great in a dining room, especially in earth tones. Bio: Riley Finnegan is the horticulturist of the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden; she came from Windy City … in this pattern…which room would you choose and why? I would choose my dining room; chevron is a funky but classic pattern that I think would be great in a dining room, especially in earth …
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… conditions, they do so with great determination. Read More Sow Spaghetti Sauce Now March is the magic month for starting seeds—especially for certain veggies and herbs. Read More … with Little Sprouts Plant, water, and grow, easy peas-y. Teaching children to plant seeds is a fun way to engage with nature together. Plant some peas now. Read More Get More … conditions, they do so with great determination. Read More Sow Spaghetti Sauce Now March is the magic month for starting seeds—especially for certain veggies and herbs. Read More …
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… How to Propose an Exhibition The Chicago Botanic Garden is eager to learn of unique, high quality exhibitions that could be displayed in our exhibition … submitted without this requirement will not be sent back and will be available for on-site pickup only. Proposals are not accepted by email or in person. Materials should be … Attn: Exhibition Proposal 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Illinois 60022 If your proposal is selected for further consideration, you may be asked to provide more detailed information for …
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… Wednesday, May 15, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Click here to register online. This event is free ($5 suggested donation). Our cities and suburbs are often designed in ways that degrade … the negative environmental impact, we still need to reconnect to the natural world. That is where the innovative school of "biophilic design" comes in, which designs buildings that … Wednesday, May 15, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium Click here to register online. This event is free ($5 suggested donation). Our cities and suburbs are often designed in ways that degrade …
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… Gardener Program The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is "Helping others learn to grow." As defined by the University of Illinois Extension Service, … educate the public and enhance life in their communities. The volunteer service they provide is vital to the Chicago Botanic Garden and to the community. Master gardener training covers the … The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is "Helping others learn to grow." As defined by the University of Illinois Extension Service, …
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… for Learning A continuum of nature-based educational programs serving infants through retirees is offered year-round at the Chicago Botanic Garden. With curriculum ranging from free, informal … Here’s an overview of our signature Camp CBG summer offerings: Bloomin’ Garden Strollers is a social play program for caregivers and campers ages 6 months to 24 months. Sessions include … with a Garden expert and an activity suited to our youngest learners. My First Camp 2 is a one-hour Tuesday and Thursday camp focusing on parent and child interaction with nature, …
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… 12 acres of land and water were developed to create the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. "This is the type of gift that not only I, but also others, can use and enjoy," said Brown, former … she said. Shorebird populations are declining dramatically worldwide. Brown said the reserve is near the Skokie Lagoons and the Garden's Dixon Prairie, and will create a larger contiguous … birds such as the black-crowned night-heron, seen at the pond in recent years. "The Garden is wonderful for birding because it's so accessible and user friendly all year long," said Brown. …
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… Burrell Robinson remembers applying for Corps and telling his interviewer, “All you have to do is give me a chance. I’ll make it through the whole program and make you proud.” He kept up his … because of the knowledge and experience he gained at Windy City Harvest. He feels that Corps is an extremely valuable opportunity for people with justice-involved backgrounds. Corps gives … the Windy City Harvest Incubator program, growing produce on 1/8 of an acre of land. His dream is to one day own and operate a farm-to-table café, with produce grown outside and herbs grown …
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… to be thankful for this Thanksgiving—family, home, hearth, and all those nifty tips the Garden is providing to green up your holiday! Food, of course, is the central element, and with just a little more effort as you choose the items for your … one of the few fruits native to North America.) Responsibly grown and locally harvested food is more expensive than the mass-produced varieties, but you can offset the additional cost of …
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… and then a drought. Make sure plants get 1 inch of water a week, or more if the weather is especially hot or windy. Straw mulch is helpful in these beds to keep soil from drying out. Want a bigger crop? You may wish to pinch … growth and focuses its energy into fruit production. An indeterminate (vining) tomato plant is a solar-powered sugar factory. It can double in size every 12 to 15 days. Unpruned, the plant …
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